Where can I take the courses?

Many companies collect reams of data about their customers and their transactions, but must drill through these repositories of data to unearth crucial insights and knowledge about customer behavior and market trends.

This graduate certificate provides an introduction to data mining with an emphasis on large-scale databases as a source of knowledge generation and competitive advantage.

Who is this program recommended for?

This certificate is designed for data analysts working with large organizations to design and use their data resources.

What will I learn?

In this program you’ll gain 12 credits that can be applied to NJIT master’s programs, and learn:

The fundamentals of relational database technology, concurrency, and recovery

The graduate certificate’s narrow focus allows you to dig deep into this specific topic, and start applying your knowledge sooner. It’s possible to earn the certificate entirely through online courses, so you can more easily fit it into your busy life. And whether you take courses online or on campus, you’ll learn from NJIT’s distinguished professors and instructors of the Department of Computer Science.

Prerequisites

NJIT’s standard admission requirements apply to this graduate certificate. In addition, non-elective courses within the program require prior knowledge of C and data structures learned in these courses:

CS 113 Intro to Computer Science I

CS 252 Comp Org & Architecture

CS 114 Intro to Computer Science II

CS 332 Principles of Operating Systems

CS 356 Introduction to Computer Networks

CS 431 Database System Design & Mgmt

CS 506 Foundations of Computer Science

Math 111 Calculus I

Math 112 Calculus II

Math 333 Probability and Statistics

Check the course descriptions for full details.

Related Degree Programs

All credits from the data mining graduate certificate can be applied toward these NJIT programs: